Finished Death: The Time of Your Life by Neil Gaiman.

This one also features Death and some characters from other Sandman books, one of whom has now become a rock star. In the end, the rock star is forced to choose between life and death, and fame and obscurity.

Not as interesting as the other Death book, so I’m going to go thumbs down on this one.

Up next: I’m done with the Sandman books for now. so something I get for Christmas.

Finished Death: The High Cost of Living by Neil Gaiman.

This one features Dream’s older sister, Death, who must live as a human for one day every century. Along the way, she meets Sexton, a moody teen contemplating suicide, and other weird characters.

I always liked the character of Death, and it was a treat to read a whole book devoted to her.

So, thumbs up.

Up next: Another Death book.

Finished The Sandman: The Wake by Neil Gaiman.

This book talks about what happens at the wake and funeral for Dream and ties up some loose ends. I liked this one a lot because you finally get the answers to some questions (like who Dream had an affair with several books ago).

So, thumbs up.

Up next: A couple of Death books related to the Sandman series.

Finished The Sandman: The Kindly Ones by Neil Gaiman.

This is the longest of the Sandman books and features Dream being attacked by the Furies for killing his son, Orpheus — and eventually dying himself. Lots of past characters make an appearance in this book, which is always a treat. Odin, Loki, monsters, dreams, humans … this book has got them all.

However, I thought the ending was a bit of a cop-out. I’ll talk a lot more about this book later, but for now, thumbs up.

Up next: More Sandman.

Finished The Sandman: Worlds’ End by Neil Gaiman.

A couple are in a car accident on a snowy road and take shelter at an inn with all manner of creatures large and small. This novel is a collection of stories that the travelers tell each other while they’re waiting out a “reality storm” at Worlds’ End Inn. Lots of different themes and ideas in this book, and the stories and art were interesting as always.

So, thumbs up.

Up next: More Sandman.